Make the most of your farm by improving and monitoring soil health and fertility
John O’Loughlin spoke about phosphorus uptake and build up at the recent Irish Tillage and Land Use spring workshop.
Red clover has been increasing in popularity, but its establishment and cutting procedure differ from that of traditional ryegrass swards.
Good nutrient management is about measuring what you can (soil, slurry and crops) and adjusting year on year to improve efficiency and minimise environmental impact across the entire system.
Using soil test results to target fertiliser applications can boost soil fertility, reduce costs and minimise environmental damage, writes Emma Hart.
